The service was professional and thorough. Overall grade was excellent from my point of view. I hadn't been through a house inspection in over 20 years and there was a great difference between that inspector and Dave. He and his team had good knowledge and experience and were always there to answer my questions and provide background. They know the codes. They never hesitated in conducting the inspection in difficult and hard to reach areas. They were objective in their analysis of major and minor discrepancies. They performed with the same level of dedication outside the house in bad weather. They never lacked the proper tools for the inspection that needed to be conducted. These guys wore booties on their shoes to protect the floors! Didn't witness that 20 years ago. Dave and his assistant split the inspection into a series of tasks that was logical and methodical. I followed each through different areas of the inspection and they ensured I was included when both major and minor discrepancies were found. They provided me with detailed report that included pictures of the discrepancies that same day. They log all the information in their PC as the inspection progresses. I felt confident in the condition and safety of the home when the inspection, repair and follow-on repair verification activities were complete. The weather on the day of the inspection was drizzling rain and cold following an ice/snow storm the previous day. The inspection was carried out both inside and outside despite the weather. It only prevented a complete external roof inspection on that day due to ice but Dave followed up when weather was better and completed the inspection of the roof and found major discrepancies with the roof that warranted a follow on by a roof contractor. The roof had to be repaired and was repaired. The inspection work really hadn't started that day. They had already started and finished the radon test and submitted it for analysis. The water sample had already been sent to the lab. Water was fine. Radon required mitigation. Dave provided me with the report and explanation. And during the repair verification he explained basic operation of the radon removal system. Dave and his inspection team found other areas that required major and minor repairs and which cost the original homeowner thousands of dollars to correct. Dave performed a repair verification after the contractor work was completed. I've highlighted just two of the major discrepancies here, there were others and they were accepted and repaired by the homeowner. Dave and IndyPro Inspection Service can be trusted to provide you and the original homeowner with a professional, thorough and objective inspection.
Description of Work: The following services were performed as part of the inspection for the purchase of a home: 1)Property Inspection Roof - Checked condition of roof inside and outside, soffits, vents, chimneys for fireplaces and heating, flashing for chimney, joining surfaces and plumbing. Checked gutters, downspouts, drains and drainage from house. Checked external brickwork of fireplaces. External - Checked house siding, brickwork, trim, caulking, location of vegetation close to house, drainage away from house. Check functionality of doors and locks. Checked windows/glass both externally and internally. Checked function of blinds and locks. Checked outside faucets, outlets, lights and GFIs. Grounds - Checked concrete for walkways and driveway. Check concrete for porch and patio. Checked overall yard, along with drainage and vegetation placement. Garage - Checked condition of walls, ceiling, overhead storage and firewall. Check functionality of garage door and service door. Checked outlets, lights and wiring. Checked condition of garage concrete. Heating and Cooling - Checked operation of heating system that included inspection of wiring, fans, vents, burners, heat exchanger, exhaust, ductwork, filters and temperature differentials. Check cooling system for proper operation. Check wiring, refrigerant lines and condensate lines. Plumbing - Checked water heater operation, venting, fittings, wiring, filters and pressure system. Check wells and operation of septic system with a test for leakage and drainage. Checked water softner and drain. Checked sump pump operation. Electrical - Checked main panel, wiring, outlets, lights, smoke detectors, GFIs or lack of protection in required areas. Kitchen and Laundry - Checked operation of appliances, faucets, sink, garbage disposal, outlets and windows. Checked cabinets, countertops. Bathrooms - Checked walls and ceilings throughout bathroom - above and below rooms or attic, checked faucets, outlets, ventilation fans and exhaust out of house, bathtub and showers. Checked drains for sink, tubs and showers. Checked outlets, switches and lights. Interior Rooms - Checked floors, walls and ceilings, outlets, lights, ceiling fans, stairs and railing. Check doors and lock functionality. Checked fireplaces - damper, brickwork, fireplace hearths, fireboxes. Checked ventilation and windows, along with window treatments for proper operation. Attic - checked condition of structure - rafters and panels, ventilation, leakage, insulation, wiring and vent screens. Foundation - Checked where possible for leakage and cracks. Checked beams, sill plates where visible. Checked drains, lines and wiring where visible. 2) Termite Inspection 3) Radon Test 4) Well and Septic Inspection 5) Repair Verification